By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A confusing update to Apple’s Developer pages claims that iPadOS 17.4.1 is shipping on March 26, despite having already been released on March 21.iPadOS on an iPadOn Tuesday morning, AppleInsider spotted an update on the Apple Releases RSS feed, which lists new updates to Apple’s operating systems. Unusually, it stated that iPadOS 17.4.1 would ship at 5 PM GMT (1 PM EDT.)This is unusual for two reasons, with the main one being that iPadOS 17.4.1 is already available to install, having done so since March 21 alongside updates to iOS 17.4.1 and visionOS 1.1.1. The other is that Apple doesn’t pre-announce updates via its RSS feed at all. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Most docking stations support around ten ports and, at most, three external monitors. iVANKY breaks that trend by launching the ultimate 20-in-1 dock capable of supporting four external displays for ultimate visibility for your demanding projects.iVANKY’s FusionDock Max 1 supports four external displays.iVANKY’s FusionDock Max 1 unlocks uncharted territory for creatives, business professionals, and gamers, providing a panoramic view of your most intense workflows. This Apple Silicon-only dock is the central hub that powers your entire digital ecosystem through 20 ports and dual Thunderbolt chips. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A photo of what could be a case for the iPhone 16 Pro may have revealed the size and location of a rumored new button.A gap in a case for the iPhone 16 Pro [Sonny Dickson/X]Apple’s big external change on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max was the inclusion of the Action Button instead of a switch to toggle mute. If an image is to be taken at face value it may have more plans for the next generation of smartphones.In a photograph released by Sonny Dickson via X on Tuesday morning, a case is shown with a black bumper and a clear rear section, as well as the square camera bump cutout. Dickson makes the claim that it is for the iPhone 16 Pro, and that it may include a “new button.” Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) While sales of the iPhone are down in China, new research claims that they have recently stabilized, and overall smartphone demand may even be about to rise.iPhone 15 Pro rangeDeclining iPhone sales in China have been portrayed as a key one of the many pressures on Apple. The decline is significant enough that Tim Cook even had to spin the figures a little in the latest earnings report.Then generally, investors have predicted that problems in China are increasing — but also that there are signs of potential recovery. Now investment firm TD Cowen, in a note seen by AppleInsider, paints a picture of the Chinese market stabilizing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) A leaker in China has shared what they believe to be the color lineup for the iPhone 16 Pro, with one color leaving, and a favorite returning.iPhone 16 Pro could have a reduced camera bump thanks to new build techniquesThe four colors are said to be Space Black, White, Gray, and Rose. In a clarifying comment, the leaker says that the color is not the return of Rose Gold, but at a glance, it’s not all that different.The existing iPhone 15 Pro color palette is natural titanium, black, white, and blue. The leaker says on the Weibo post that the blue has been removed from the color choices for the iPhone 16 Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Learn how to transfer items between apps on your iPad easily using features like Slide Over and a few simple gestures.How to drag and drop items between apps on iPadOne of the nice things about iPadOS is the built-in ability to move items between apps. With a simple gesture, you can easily pull pictures from documents into emails or share links from websites to messages. Here’s how.Before we start, it’s important to understand how to open apps in Split View or Slide Over. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) If you’re still on an iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 series model, Apple wants you to know why you should upgrade to one of any iPhone 15 models with a new comparison tool.New iPhone compare pageCustomers have always been able to compare Macs, iPads, iPhones, and other Apple products using a simple spec comparison tool built into Apple’s website. A new webpage dedicated to potential upgraders with a more streamlined comparison experience has popped up.The new “Reasons to Upgrade” website was first discovered by 9to5Mac. It provides a simple tool for comparing any iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 generation models to the current iPhone 15 models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) A pair of AirPods thrown out of a carjacked vehicle led the Saint Louis County SWAT team to bust down the front door of a Ferguson family’s home with a battering ram.Apple’s Find MyIn May 2023, a raid by the St. Louis County SWAT team shattered the door of an innocent Ferguson family. The chaotic incident at Brittany Shamily’s home stemmed from a flawed search warrant based on inaccurate tracking of stolen AirPods.The SWAT team, expecting firearms related to a carjacking that took place 12 hours prior and 16 miles away, found nothing. A friend of the carjacking victims said that his AirPods were in the stolen car, and that police could track them using Find My. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s AI strategy may not necessarily be to only offer the best AI apps it can produce, but instead deliver an enhanced AI App Store that may debut at WWDC.Apple AIApple, like many other tech companies, is hard at work introducing AI elements to its operating systems and software, and could potentially bring those products out to consumers in 2024. However, Apple may have other plans on how to make money from AI.Speaking to CNBC on Monday, Melius Research head of technology research Ben Reitzes believes Apple will lay the groundwork for a new AI App Store in June. This will apparently include detailing how consumers will be able to acquire AI apps from an assortment of vendors. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) It’s time to rummage through your closets and desk drawers for forgotten tech as another iPhone with 4GB of storage sold at an auction for over $130,000.Image Credit: LCG AuctionsIn mid-March, a 4GB original-release iPhone hit the auction block at LCG Auctions. The model was noted to be in fantastic condition, with seven of the eight corners sharp, no fading, and no dings around the edges.LCG expected the model to bring in over $100,000 — and it did. The final sales price was $130,027.20. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
